Comments on: Chris Alden Makes Himself Comfortable At Six Apart http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/ Startup and Technology News Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:59:15 -0800 hourly 1 By: Comment on Chris Alden Makes Himself Comfortable At Six Apart by … | Coupon Dude http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/comment-page-1/#comment-1648072 Comment on Chris Alden Makes Himself Comfortable At Six Apart by … | Coupon Dude Thu, 27 Sep 2007 00:59:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/#comment-1648072 [...] The entire post can be seen here. [...] [...] The entire post can be seen here. [...]

]]> By: cheekymonkey http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/comment-page-1/#comment-1626018 cheekymonkey Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:19:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/#comment-1626018 Does this announcement pass the "So What" test? This plagued company has been unable to sell itself under its past leadership. The company is six years old and has failed in recent past to be an innovator or to grow in ways that are necessary to attract buyers. I understand that there is no significant growth with any of their four product lines. Does this announcement pass the “So What” test? This plagued company has been unable to sell itself under its past leadership. The company is six years old and has failed in recent past to be an innovator or to grow in ways that are necessary to attract buyers. I understand that there is no significant growth with any of their four product lines.

]]> By: Tim http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/comment-page-1/#comment-1622035 Tim Sat, 15 Sep 2007 21:21:52 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/#comment-1622035 6A is like a seniorhome maintaining outdated legacy sites - LJ+typepad are loosing users to wordpress/facebook+myspace with each day that passes. 6A is like a seniorhome maintaining outdated legacy sites – LJ+typepad are loosing users to wordpress/facebook+myspace with each day that passes.

]]> By: Graeme Thickins http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/comment-page-1/#comment-1621761 Graeme Thickins Sat, 15 Sep 2007 18:52:37 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/#comment-1621761 Chris is a smart guy, and a quality guy. I wish him all the best. Chris is a smart guy, and a quality guy. I wish him all the best.

]]> By: gem http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/comment-page-1/#comment-1620357 gem Sat, 15 Sep 2007 05:52:21 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/#comment-1620357 $20 million a year in revenue isnt going to get them to break even this year...so they miss their numbers yet again and barak is out ... the place is a revolving door with employees -- not a great sign. be hard pressed to turn this around with an idea man. must be for sale. $20 million a year in revenue isnt going to get them to break even this year…so they miss their numbers yet again and barak is out … the place is a revolving door with employees — not a great sign. be hard pressed to turn this around with an idea man. must be for sale.

]]> By: kwood07 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/comment-page-1/#comment-1620195 kwood07 Sat, 15 Sep 2007 04:43:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/#comment-1620195 Nice to see Chris Alden back in the spotlight after his days at the Red Herring Magazine. Nice to see Chris Alden back in the spotlight after his days at the Red Herring Magazine.

]]> By: EH http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/comment-page-1/#comment-1619927 EH Sat, 15 Sep 2007 01:49:14 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/#comment-1619927 This company put me through a shitload of interviewage, then left me hanging without even a "thanks for your time." This company put me through a shitload of interviewage, then left me hanging without even a “thanks for your time.”

]]> By: Zack http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/comment-page-1/#comment-1619706 Zack Fri, 14 Sep 2007 23:43:31 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/#comment-1619706 They have a good product but it seems like they are always headed in different directions… MovableType, Typepad, Vox, Live Journal… I suppose a user forum is up next? It seems strange that they have MT and then launch an Enterprise version that they swear by, only to drop it a year later to combine the two products again and offer an “Enterprise Pack”. They are in need of some direction. Maybe this is the move that gives it to them… They have a good product but it seems like they are always headed in different directions… MovableType, Typepad, Vox, Live Journal… I suppose a user forum is up next?

It seems strange that they have MT and then launch an Enterprise version that they swear by, only to drop it a year later to combine the two products again and offer an “Enterprise Pack”. They are in need of some direction. Maybe this is the move that gives it to them…

]]> By: Dominic http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/comment-page-1/#comment-1619357 Dominic Fri, 14 Sep 2007 21:00:56 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/#comment-1619357 The change is needed, however, I don't think it will make that much difference; except to prepare for " the sale" The change is needed, however, I don’t think it will make that much difference; except to prepare for ” the sale”

]]> By: scale|free http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/comment-page-1/#comment-1619324 scale|free Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:44:55 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/#comment-1619324 <strong>Changes at SixApart...</strong> SixApart have announced that Chris Alden is the new Chairman and CEO. Mena Trott makes a rare posting on her corporate blog about the move, and Chris also posts about the change on his blog. I met Chris at the beginning of the year, while I was at Hea... Changes at SixApart…

SixApart have announced that Chris Alden is the new Chairman and CEO. Mena Trott makes a rare posting on her corporate blog about the move, and Chris also posts about the change on his blog.
I met Chris at the beginning of the year, while I was at Hea…

]]> By: Lars Fischer http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/comment-page-1/#comment-1619239 Lars Fischer Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:08:19 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/#comment-1619239 Rojo once was a great online feed reader. Then they completely wrecked it and never were able to fix the problems. This IMHO isn't a great reference... Rojo once was a great online feed reader. Then they completely wrecked it and never were able to fix the problems. This IMHO isn’t a great reference…

]]> By: Sprezzatura http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/comment-page-1/#comment-1619233 Sprezzatura Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:06:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/#comment-1619233 6A has made so many strategic missteps in the past few years that they may not be able to recover. Good luck to Alden, he'll need it. 6A has made so many strategic missteps in the past few years that they may not be able to recover. Good luck to Alden, he’ll need it.

]]> By: Matt http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/comment-page-1/#comment-1619192 Matt Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:52:06 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/#comment-1619192 Can Six Apart still be considered a "startup" really? ;) http://www.oakridgefinancialgroup.com/vc/vcterms.html (Always a stickler for terminology, I.) Can Six Apart still be considered a “startup” really? ;)

http://www.oakr...vc/vcterms.html (Always a stickler for terminology, I.)

]]> By: m http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/comment-page-1/#comment-1619172 m Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:39:18 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/#comment-1619172 uh.. who else is there? Microsoft has...um, live spaces? uh.. who else is there? Microsoft has…um, live spaces?

]]> By: Andrew http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/comment-page-1/#comment-1619170 Andrew Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:38:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/#comment-1619170 Ben and Mena were born 6 days a part from each other if anyone cares. Ben and Mena were born 6 days a part from each other if anyone cares.

]]> By: Deals and Coupons http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/comment-page-1/#comment-1619123 Deals and Coupons Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:17:07 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/#comment-1619123 Yahoo has 360! Yahoo has 360!

]]> By: Desi Videos http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/comment-page-1/#comment-1619107 Desi Videos Fri, 14 Sep 2007 19:11:00 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/09/14/chris-alden-makes-himself-comfortable-at-six-apart/#comment-1619107 Six apart has some really good products and very loyal following. I won't be surprised if the whole company gets bought out pretty soon. Google has blogger. Yahoo has ... Six apart has some really good products and very loyal following. I won’t be surprised if the whole company gets bought out pretty soon.

Google has blogger.

Yahoo has …

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